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GCVA launches new kind of awards program for startups at TEDx Cincinnati

Always looking for new ways to support area entrepreneurs, the Greater Cincinnati Venture Association is launching “GCVA Recognizes” to honor young people and fresh ideas at TEDx Cincinnati June 16.

Brush Factory's new "bff" line
Brush Factory takes pitch idea to reality with new “bff” furniture line

Brush Factory has launched its first ready-made furniture line, "bff," after pitching the idea at and winning ArtWorks Big Pitch last year.

Finalists and judges at the First Filament Awards event in April at the Main Public Library
Inventor’s Council awards prizes to members trying to bring their inventions to life

The Inventor’s Council of Cincinnati recently hosted its First Filament Awards, a competition for members to be judged by experts and to receive cash prizes to fund development costs of their inventions.

More than 100 students are pursuing the cybersecurity track in UC's Information Technology School
UC School of IT awarded exclusive national designation for cybersecurity program

UC program is one of just nine U.S. universities so far to be designated a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, opening it to special funding and grants in the future.

Feasty founder Anthony Breen (left) with Ocean CEO Scott Weiss at the accelerator's recent Demo Day
Feasty app appeals to local food fans, shoots for national recognition

Feasty recently graduated from Ocean's accelerator program ready to connect consumers with local restaurant deals and is now partnering with Zipscene in a national payment/commerce competition.

Mortar hosted a Pitch Night April 26 at the Drinkery OTR
New wave of Cincinnati entrepreneurs introduced at three events last week

The depth and diversity of Cincinnati's startup community were on display last week, when Mortar, Ocean and People's Liberty showcased the innovators they support at three very different events.

CincyTech Fund IV raises over $30 million to spark growth in Cincinnati’s startup economy

CincyTech, which invests in local technology and science startups, just closed its fourth fund at $30.75 million, more than its three previous funds combined, thanks to a matching loan from Ohio Third Frontier.

First Batch alum Mortal Ski exceeded its sales goal for the first line of snow skis
First Batch seeks next batch of manufacturing entrepreneurs for accelerator class

First Batch is recruiting the fourth class of entrepreneurs for its 20-week manufacturing-focused mentorship and acceleration program, extending its application deadline to May 6.

Jessica Gordon Nembhard presents Thursday's keynote address and a workshop on economic justice, co-ops and criminal justice
Xavier conference takes deep dive into local & national co-op movement

Xavier University hosts a conference April 21-22 on “The Cooperative Economy: Building a Sustainable Future” to bring together national experts and local practitioners in the cooperative movement.

St. X grads design unique language-learning platform, launch Kickstarter campaign

A team of four college students, including three friends from St. Xavier, launched a Kickstarter campaign this week for their personalized language-learning platform Lingohop.

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